What are other params that make textmode take up less resources?
I've noticed that after adding -32bit, -single_core, -width and -height and basically pasting everything into the params like a monkey with a wrench, it runs at least 10 times better. Like, I can idle with all 4 accounts and play at the same time, whereas before I had to dedicate my entire PC to 3.

At this point of time after about an hour I can get each game to run at 200-300mbs so I can run 16 at once. I've made a script so I can automate it all and run all programs needed for memory cleaning and lower system resources also to control activity on steam like exiting and restarting TF2 in a mode where I can trade.

For some reason whenever I try starting the things up is always asks me to download TF2.

I've tested all the accounts and I can start up TF2 just fine.

Anyone know what the problem is?

Thanks in advance.

I find it best to make a .bat file to login to TF2 on one of the idle accounts with a sandbox with access to the main steamapps folder. If verifying it doesn't work just delete your current tf2 files and paste the ones from your main steam folder.

I've used the card on 2 idle accounts already, but now nothing will validate my card.

When I try adding money on my 3rd idle account, I get an error.

I tried sending money to a PayPal account from the debit card, but that was rejected, too.

Any ideas?

Thank you for contacting Steam Support.

Our system is not set up to support this activity. You will need to complete your purchases from a single Steam account.

We will not be able to unlock this account for purchasing or remove the limitations on this copy of Team Fortress 2. Any purchases through the Mann Co. Store will need to be made on your primary Steam Account.

We understand that this is an inconvenience, but we will not be able to assist you.

Can someone please help me with this? I have 5 accounts, but I simply made sandboxies with each account and I manually log in.. I need help in automating this. If anyone could help me by walkthroughing me this either on steam or skype let me know. Thanks.

I'm regretting my numbering of accounts, it's getting confusing. I started at 9000 (never expected the account to be used, it was just a troll account at that point), and then when some bugs started happening with upgrading accounts, I jumped to 10000, then accidentally made a 1001. I have to go organize some stuff.

Hey, if you're waiting for the the limit to wear off (which is seems to, eventually), you should continue idling with that account even while it's F2P. Then you'll have some metal by the time you can upgrade.

ok I know this question should belong in the computing/hardware section but it's kinda specific.

anybody here know a good portable hard drive that I could use to idle run the idle accounts? I heard stories of certain hard drives going to sleep and canceling all running programs (which is bad for overnight idling or if you are afk). would it be cheaper just to buy an internal hard drive?

"Can I use a gift card or virtual card?
It is possible to order through Steam with a gift card from one of the credit card issuers listed above, however, the card needs to be one that can be used to make online purchases and we require that the address information and security code for the card be an exact match to the gift card or virtual card issuer's system.

We recommend that you inquire with the card issuer to ensure you can use the card to make online purchases and have the correct address and security code to complete the transaction. In some cases you can register your billing address through the gift card company's website."

Nooch. I do wish to know, how do you post the status of the current drops onto the group?

<3 from admirer.

I posted about this previously too. For about 10 weeks, from Dec 2009 to March 2010, i was on a quest for all 36 hats. Each day i checked my 12 computers, added up all the drops, then went to the Steam group and typed a historical note for anyone curious about the original drop system. Once I had all 36 hats (ie after 73 days) i stopped playing TF2 until the Mannconomy hit in Oct 2010.

I don't add those comments anymore considering my Army has grown from 12 to 265. I do plan to do something with "http://steamcommunity.com/id/nooch###/inventoryhistory/" URL. Starting september 2011 99.9% of all drops have been traded 1st to my "noochbot" account. so, maybe christmas break i'll do something with that data.

I posted about this previously too. For about 10 weeks, from Dec 2009 to March 2010, i was on a quest for all 36 hats. Each day i checked my 12 computers, added up all the drops, then went to the Steam group and typed a historical note for anyone curious about the original drop system. Once I had all 36 hats (ie after 73 days) i stopped playing TF2 until the Mannconomy hit in Oct 2010.

I don't add those comments anymore considering my Army has grown from 12 to 265. I do plan to do something with "http://steamcommunity.com/id/nooch###/inventoryhistory/" URL. Starting september 2011 99.9% of all drops have been traded 1st to my "noochbot" account. so, maybe christmas break i'll do something with that data.

You did?
Anyway was just wondering since someone posted that it was reported automatically every time an account got a hat.

On another note.
I am trying to make an actual program for setup and idle.
Would be really nice in my opinion and I can ditch the .bat scripts. Don't expect it to soon since I have to move and I also have a job and whatnot now.
If anyone has any suggestions for the program please post it. I've already got a setup script in .bat form. So far it is turning out pretty nice.